1. In their first interview, Winter reveals to Margaret a painful bit of her history earlier than she wanted to.
(a) At age 16, she experienced a massive fire.
(b) Her father was mentally ill and commited suicide.
(c) She had eloped with a disreputable man; he left her after only seven months of marriage.
(d) She had a child out of wedlock who died at age three.

2. When Vida Winter cries out a name, Margaret realizes that she and Winter have something in common. What is it?
(a) They have both studied spells of "dark arts" from the 13th century.
(b) They both grieve the loss of a twin.
(c) Neither had a happy childhood because of an emotionless mother.
(d) They are related; both share a common ancestor.

3. What is peculiar about the many interviews given by Vida Winter?
(a) She prides herself on her honesty, despite her painful past.
(b) She will never speak for more than thirty minutes.
(c) She finds it fun to make every reporter cry.
(d) She has never told the truth about her life.

4. Where does the first meeting between Margaret Lea and Vida Winter take place?
(a) In Winter's library.
(b) On the moors, outside the house.
(c) In the hallway outside Margaret's bedroom, late at night.
(d) In the kitchen.

5. What process does Margaret use to write the biography?
(a) She writes only key words in the interview, then immediately after elaborates with pencil and paper.
(b) She uses a small tape recorder; with this aid she can get nearly every conversation written down.
(c) She records every word of the interview, then goes back later to eliminate what is not important.
(d) She has brought along a small portable typewriter; this works fine as her room is not close to others.